Week 2, day 5

Week 2 is just a few hours from 'officially' being over.....by the end of breakfast tomorrow all the campers will be on their way home. Some of them will still "smell" of camp (those who chose NOT to take a shower all week)...some will still be singing worship songs,.....some will tell their parents about the cool "treasure hunt" we went on this week....some will show off the awards they won. Many are going home as new creatures, having accepted Christ as their Savior...praise the Lord! But my prayer is that ALL will be going home with something just as special....a deeper knowledge of God and a better understanding of His Word. I am realistic that not everyone will make a decision to accept Christ...that would be wonderful, but it doesn't usually happen. But hopefully those that did not chose to give their life to Christ, will at least go home with a better understanding of who He is and how much He loves them. We don't always get to see the "fruit" of our labor, sometimes we are just the beginning, the planting of the seed....sometimes we are just doing the watering.....and although the final product is not often seen in those steps, they are still very important. There is great patience needed in this ministry....that has taken me a while to learn. I want to see fruit right away....I used to be troubled when I would see kids leave here having NOT made a decision for Christ. But I have come to a place of peace with it...knowing that it is often a process....and I have learned to find joy in being a part of that process. The planting and the watering are just as important as being there for the harvest. What a privilege to have ANY part in presenting the Gospel!

Lord, help us not take for granted our part in Your work here....thank You for the many kids who did make the decision to give their life to You....thank You for allowing us to witness lives being changed...and thank You for allowing us the opportunity to plant seeds and water them....please don't tarry in bringing about the finished product....a life surrendered to You! Amen